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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
1
A Las Vegas conference during the Legion convention reflects on the city’s transformation from a desert outpost to a growing urban center. The piece cites will and planning, Hoover dam’s potential impact, and changes in politics with McAdoo and Garner, noting a shift in stance on prohibition and an understated campaign manager.
The Senate passed Senator Oddie's federal aid highway bill totaling 300 million dollars. It provides 125 million for each of 1934 and 1935 for federal aid highways, 12.5 million annually for forest roads, 7.5 million for national park and approach roads, and 3 million for roads across the public domain under the Oddie Colton act.
Chrystal Belle Lynch and Harry Talenres, both of Los Angeles, were married yesterday afternoon in Judge Wm. E. Orr's chambers. The ceremony drew a short procession including a flower girl in a taffeta dress. They will return to Los Angeles to make their home after a brief honeymoon.
Hollywood police search southern California for Henry Nichols 12 son of noted playwright Ann Nichols. He left with a neighborhood youth in her car after leaving a note saying not to worry and he planned to see the world. Authorities sought to end the runaway journey.
The Senate approved the omnibus economy bill by voice vote, aiming to cut about 150 million dollars in federal expenses. Treasury officials had sought 238 million, with settings on veterans benefits and a 10 percent salaries cut debated as other large appropriation bills remain unsettled.
World war veterans in the bonus expeditionary force resist police asks to disperse. Leaders set plans to stay, press Congress to cash $2 billion in certificates. Coxey and Father Cox join to support the protest. Police prepare peaceful evacuation options if needed.
Mrs Velma Casey wins a cruelty divorce from Robert Casey with corroboration by her mother Mrs Catherine Ohanian. Mrs Casey then helps her mother win a cruelty divorce from Dickran Ohanian, the girl's father, after she says he refused to pick her up when she fell into a ditch.
The resignation of Day Sergeant Condo from the Las Vegas Police Department was expected within days. Police Commissioner German said he had not been advised of any action by the officer.
Testimony in Justice Court described threats made by Maurice Keyes toward Leighton Ferris. Percy Nash linked shoe print shapes to Keyes, neighbor H L Warren testified Keyes asked him to hide a gun, and tire track evidence linked to Keyes' car. The hearing resumes at 10 am with Roger Foley for the state and Guy E. Baker for Keyes.
Mary Tommy Lindsay wins the Legion convention queen contest with 64 800 votes from a Boulder and Las Vegas committee. Dixie Landis Ruth Perryman and Rose Marie finish close behind in Las Vegas with 34 800 29 700 and 16 000 votes. Lindsay to be crowned at Lorenzi Lake Park gala dance and receives a diamond ring.
Two Las Vegas residents Thelma Kessler and William S. Murphree obtained marriage licenses and wed, with plans to reside in Las Vegas. The local bureau had recently processed licenses for California and Arizona couples while attending to local requests.
Public Defender Frank J. Egan, once a patrolman and famed champion for the poor, appeared in court handcuffed to face murder charges. Co-defendants Tinnin and Doran were ordered to plead Tuesday with Doran to plead guilty to manslaughter for a ten year sentence. Doran reenacted the alleged confession at Mrs. Jessie Hughes’s home. In Evanston, Hans Nusslein defeated William Tildren 6-1 3-6 in a professional tennis match at Northwestern University.
Judge Hawkins found for Miss Proctor in the Proctor Dilday action for damages from an automobile crash that permanently injured her. He took the case under advisement on the amount of damages, with no decision date set. Testimony continued as defense witnesses questioned highway conditions and a signed postaccident statement.
Hollywood reports Greta Garbo signed with Joseph Kennedy at 15000 dollars a week to continue her American film career after rumors swirled about the Beverly Hills First National Bank closing its doors. Kennedy negotiates with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Warner Brothers as Garbo reportedly refused a renewed MGM deal last month.
Delegates representing over two thousand Nevada Legion and Auxiliary members arrive in Las Vegas for a three day department convention. Roy L Cook will address the session. Kaiser may preside in Persson's absence. Boxing shows night and joint meetings set at Grant building and new high school gym. Political races include Reed vs Riordan for commander and Zel l ar vs Sims for finance officer. The convention may vote on repealing the eighteenth amendment.
New York figures show the personal crisis rate at 20.5 per 100 000 for 1931 the lowest since 1915. Manhattan and the Bronx lead with 28.3 per 100 000, other cities show varied rates. a Utah family visits Las Vegas en route to California for a summer move to Richfield.
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